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SNF 193K

1971 Rover P6

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,133 mi
Last recorded52,133 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover P641,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNF 193K
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,133 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch but outwith any prescribed areas

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch but outwith any prescribed areas

corrosion nearside rear inner sill but outwith any prescribed areas

Fail 23 Dec 2016 52,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch but outwith any prescribed areas

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch but outwith any prescribed areas

corrosion nearside rear inner sill but outwith any prescribed areas

Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,257 miles

Play at steering box

Various oil leaks

Fail 30 Dec 2015 50,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Play at steering box

Various oil leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,057 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 50,012 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,870 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 48,831 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

extensive welding underfloor and corrosion in varous places

play in steering

Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,765 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,623 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Dec 2005 47,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 8 Dec 2005 47,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r bump stop missing

How Reliable is the Rover P6?

Based on 2,365 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
531
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
brake recording little or no effort 60
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
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SNF 193K is a 1971 Rover P6 in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 41,591 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover P6 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SNF 193K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover P6 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 55 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SNF 193K registered?

SNF 193K is a 1971 Rover P6, first registered on 13 August 1971.

Is SNF 193K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNF 193K shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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